Readers
identify and retell key details using the text and illustrations. Students will
formulate an opinion and support it with one or more reasons and text evidence.
The rich diversity of the United States and celebrations foster understanding
between cultures.

Target
Standards:

Reading Informational:

RI.1.2:
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

Writing:

W.1.1:
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they
are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and
provide a sense of closure.